...operators need to find economic solutions for maximizing water resources and minimizing environmental impact to maintain a social license to operate in Western Canada.

The Tight Oil & Shale Gas Water Management Canada Congress brings together thought leaders from the most innovative operators across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin to share their best practices for implementing commercially viable, sustainable water programs while achieving public buy-in to ensure fracking projects can continue:

What's New For 2013?

WATER SHARING: Exploring the viability of water sharing partnerships between operators to decrease water handling costs and reduce environmental impacts

SOCIAL LICENSE: Addressing society's environmental concerns and seeking opportunities to educate the public and maintain social license to operate

WATER VOLUMES: Outlining water use across the Sedimentary basin to understand the future demand for water resources

SEASONAL WITHDRAWAL: Implementing a seasonal water withdrawal program to minimize the impact on water sources

Also...Innovative Case Studies On:

WATER WITHDRAWAL SOLUTIONS: Pinpointing optimal sources relative to cost, availability and water chemistry to secure adequate frack water volumes throughout the year

PRODUCED WATER CHEMISTRY: Analyzing water compositions to select compatible chemical treatment programs and prevent scaling in the well

PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT: Examining technologies and economic treatment solutions for recycling water to reduce water consumption and disposal volumes

PRODUCED WATER CONTAINMENT: Selecting the most cost effective systems for safely storing water prior to re-use and methods for preventing spills and leaks